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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Malaysia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.45 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.18 EUR (2.48 USD) in Mexico and 2.4 EUR (2.73 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in Mexico.

2.18 EUR
2.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.13 EUR (1.29 USD) in Mexico and 1.31 EUR (1.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Mexico.

1.13 EUR
1.31 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.43 EUR (9.58 USD) in Mexico and 8.63 EUR (9.81 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Mexico.

8.43 EUR
8.63 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.89 EUR (11.24 USD) in Mexico and 14.26 EUR (16.21 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Mexico.

9.89 EUR
14.26 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.72 EUR (6.51 USD) in Mexico and 3.51 EUR (3.99 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Malaysia.

5.72 EUR
3.51 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.15 EUR (3.58 USD) in Mexico and 3.67 EUR (4.17 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Mexico.

3.15 EUR
3.67 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.24 EUR (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 2.33 EUR (2.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Mexico.

1.24 EUR
2.33 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.74 EUR (1.98 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.62 EUR (1.84 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Malaysia.

1.74 EUR
1.62 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.32 EUR (2.64 USD) in Mexico and 3.24 EUR (3.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Mexico.

2.32 EUR
3.24 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.09 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 32.76 EUR (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Mexico.

21.09 EUR
32.76 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.86 EUR (0.97 USD) in Mexico and 0.82 EUR (0.93 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Malaysia.

0.86 EUR
0.82 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.72 EUR (1.96 USD) in Mexico and 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Malaysia.

1.72 EUR
0.73 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.1 EUR (8.07 USD) in Mexico and 8.16 EUR (9.28 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 13% lower in Mexico.

7.10 EUR
8.16 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Mexico and 1.52 EUR (1.73 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 23% lower in Mexico.

1.17 EUR
1.52 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.3 EUR (1.48 USD) in Mexico and 0.8 EUR (0.91 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Malaysia.

1.30 EUR
0.80 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.27 EUR (1.44 USD) in Mexico and 2.52 EUR (2.87 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Mexico.

1.27 EUR
2.52 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.39 EUR (1.59 USD) in Mexico and 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Malaysia.

1.39 EUR
0.87 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.24 EUR (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 1.22 EUR (1.39 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Malaysia.

1.24 EUR
1.22 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.49 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 33.12 EUR (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Mexico.

11.49 EUR
33.12 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.37 EUR (1.56 USD) in Mexico and 1.27 EUR (1.44 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Malaysia.

1.37 EUR
1.27 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.72 EUR (0.81 USD) in Mexico and 0.58 EUR (0.66 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Malaysia.

0.72 EUR
0.58 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.47 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.38 EUR (2.7 USD) in Mexico and 2.48 EUR (2.82 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 4% lower in Mexico.

2.38 EUR
2.48 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Mexico and 0.55 EUR (0.62 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Malaysia.

0.89 EUR
0.55 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.25 EUR (2.56 USD) in Mexico and 3.67 EUR (4.17 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Mexico.

2.25 EUR
3.67 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.33 EUR (3.78 USD) in Mexico and 4.07 EUR (4.63 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Mexico.

3.33 EUR
4.07 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.77 EUR (6.56 USD) in Mexico and 3.67 EUR (4.17 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Malaysia.

5.77 EUR
3.67 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.16 EUR (38.84 USD) in Mexico and 20.37 EUR (23.16 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Malaysia.

34.16 EUR
20.37 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.74 EUR (7.67 USD) in Mexico and 3.06 EUR (3.47 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Malaysia.

6.74 EUR
3.06 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.64 EUR (0.73 USD) in Mexico and 0.35 EUR (0.4 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Malaysia.

0.64 EUR
0.35 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.22 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.16 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.61 EUR (0.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Malaysia.

1.16 EUR
0.61 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.43 EUR (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Malaysia.

1.15 EUR
0.43 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.3 times more for transportation in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 13.68 EUR (15.55 USD) in Mexico and 10.19 EUR (11.58 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Malaysia.

13.68 EUR
10.19 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.61 EUR (0.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Mexico.

0.27 EUR
0.61 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.39 EUR (6.13 USD) in Mexico and 3.06 EUR (3.47 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Malaysia.

5.39 EUR
3.06 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.45 EUR (0.51 USD) in Mexico and 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Mexico.

0.45 EUR
1.02 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Mexico and 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Mexico.

0.90 EUR
1.02 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.05 EUR (4.6 USD) in Mexico and 4.07 EUR (4.63 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Mexico.

4.05 EUR
4.07 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.26 EUR (45.77 USD) in Mexico and 37.36 EUR (42.48 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Malaysia.

40.26 EUR
37.36 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.32 EUR (20.82 USD) in Mexico and 7.13 EUR (8.11 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Malaysia.

18.32 EUR
7.13 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.57 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 685.97 EUR (779.87 USD) in Mexico and 426.07 EUR (484.39 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Malaysia.

685.97 EUR
426.07 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 415.3 EUR (472.15 USD) in Mexico and 255.17 EUR (290.1 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Malaysia.

415.30 EUR
255.17 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1335 EUR (1518.01 USD) in Mexico and 883.34 EUR (1004.26 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Malaysia.

1 335 EUR
883.34 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 779.52 EUR (886.23 USD) in Mexico and 480.71 EUR (546.52 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Malaysia.

779.52 EUR
480.71 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.22 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2360 EUR (2682.69 USD) in Mexico and 2116 EUR (2405.3 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Malaysia.

2 360 EUR
2 116 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1538 EUR (1749.01 USD) in Mexico and 1092 EUR (1241.83 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 29% lower in Malaysia.

1 538 EUR
1 092 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.96 times lower than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 593.74 EUR (675.02 USD) in Mexico and 1166 EUR (1325.08 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 49.1% lower in Mexico.

593.74 EUR
1 166 EUR

Hotels

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

20.9 EUR
-

Two stars

85 EUR
30.5 EUR

Three stars

123 EUR
47.8 EUR

Four stars

258 EUR
90.2 EUR

Five stars

704 EUR
250 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Malaysia: 20 cities, 1248 hotels

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